Terms of Use

Last updated: August 25, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Columbia Classical Ballet website.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.

About This Website

This website provides information about Columbia Classical Ballet, including its professional company, school, performances, classes, auditions, memberships, donations, sponsorship opportunities, and community programs.

The information on this website is provided for general informational and promotional purposes. Additional terms may apply when you register for a class, purchase a ticket, make a donation, become a member, apply for an audition, or use a third-party service.

Permitted Use

You may use this website for lawful, personal, and noncommercial purposes, including:

Learning about Columbia Classical Ballet
Reviewing performances, classes, and programs
Contacting us
Registering for programs
Purchasing tickets
Making a donation
Exploring membership and sponsorship opportunities

You may download or print reasonable portions of the website for your personal, noncommercial use, provided that you do not remove any copyright, trademark, or ownership notice.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the content on this website is owned by or licensed to Columbia Classical Ballet. This content may include:

Text and written materials
Photographs and video
Graphics and illustrations
Logos and branding
Performance descriptions
Choreographic and artistic materials
Website design and layout
Downloadable documents

This content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, display, sell, license, or commercially use website content without prior written permission from Columbia Classical Ballet or the applicable rights holder.

The Columbia Classical Ballet name, logo, and related branding may not be used in a way that suggests sponsorship, endorsement, partnership, or affiliation without written permission.

Performance Photography and Video

Photographs and videos displayed on this website may feature dancers, students, faculty members, guest artists, audience members, and other participants.

These materials may be owned by Columbia Classical Ballet, photographers, videographers, artists, or other rights holders. Their appearance on this website does not grant permission for copying, downloading, reposting, editing, or commercial use.

For permission to use a photograph, video, logo, or other media asset, please contact Columbia Classical Ballet.

Accuracy of Information

We work to keep website information accurate and current. However, errors, omissions, or outdated information may occasionally appear.

We may correct or update information at any time, including information about:

Performance dates and times
Casting and guest artists
Class schedules
Faculty and company members
Tuition and fees
Ticket availability and pricing
Membership or sponsorship benefits
Audition requirements
Locations and operating hours

The website should not be treated as a guarantee that a particular program, performance, artist, class, benefit, or opportunity will remain available.

Performances, Classes, and Programs

Performances, classes, auditions, events, and other programs may be changed, postponed, relocated, or canceled when circumstances require.

Casting is subject to change. The appearance of a particular dancer, guest artist, faculty member, or choreographer is not guaranteed unless expressly stated in a separate written agreement.

Class placement, casting, participation, and program acceptance may be subject to age, experience, attendance, artistic, safety, or administrative requirements.

Tickets, Registrations, and Other Purchases

Ticket purchases, class registrations, tuition payments, memberships, and other transactions may be completed through Columbia Classical Ballet or through a third-party provider.

Additional terms presented during a transaction may address:

Payment requirements
Processing fees
Refunds and exchanges
Cancellations
Attendance
Class withdrawals
Ticket delivery
Event admission
Program-specific requirements

Those transaction-specific terms apply in addition to these Terms of Use. If there is a conflict, the terms presented for the specific transaction will control.

Questions about a transaction should be directed to Columbia Classical Ballet or to the third-party provider identified during the transaction.

Donations and Sponsorships

Donations, memberships, and sponsorship payments may be processed through a third-party payment service.

The availability of recognition, tickets, advertising, seating, event access, or other benefits may depend on the selected giving level and the terms presented at the time of the contribution.

Columbia Classical Ballet does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. The tax treatment of a contribution may depend on the contribution and any benefits received. Donors should consult a qualified adviser regarding their individual circumstances.

Third-Party Services and Links

This website may link to services operated by third parties, including:

Ticketing platforms
Registration systems
Payment and donation services
Social media platforms
Video platforms
Maps and directions
Partner organizations
Sponsors and community resources

Columbia Classical Ballet does not control these third-party services and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, or privacy practices.

Your use of a third-party service is governed by that service’s own terms and privacy policy. A link does not necessarily indicate that Columbia Classical Ballet endorses every statement, product, or service offered on the linked website.

User Communications and Submissions

When you submit a contact form, audition material, registration, inquiry, document, photograph, or other content, you represent that:

The information you provide is accurate to the best of your knowledge
You have the right to submit the material
The submission does not violate another person’s rights
The submission does not contain unlawful, harmful, or malicious material

Submitting material does not guarantee acceptance into a class, program, audition, performance, or company position.

Personal information submitted through the website is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

Prohibited Conduct

You may not use this website to:

Violate any applicable law
Interfere with the website’s operation or security
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to an account, server, or system
Introduce malware, harmful code, or disruptive technology
Collect information about other visitors without authorization
Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity
Infringe intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
Use automated tools to copy or extract substantial website content
Use Columbia Classical Ballet’s name or materials for unauthorized commercial purposes
Engage in fraudulent, abusive, threatening, or harmful conduct

We may restrict or terminate access when we reasonably believe these terms have been violated.

Children and Parents

Columbia Classical Ballet offers programs for children, but website transactions and submissions involving children should be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

A parent or guardian is responsible for reviewing program requirements, registration terms, payment obligations, and policies applicable to a participating minor.

Children under 13 should not independently submit personal information through this website.

Website Availability

We may change, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website at any time.

We do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors. Maintenance, technical problems, security concerns, and circumstances outside our control may affect availability.

Disclaimer

To the extent permitted by law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Columbia Classical Ballet makes no guarantee that all website content is complete, current, error-free, or suitable for a particular purpose. Nothing on this website constitutes medical, legal, tax, or financial advice.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Columbia Classical Ballet and its directors, officers, employees, artists, instructors, contractors, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website.

This limitation does not exclude liability that cannot legally be limited or excluded.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute relating to these terms or the website will be handled in an appropriate state or federal court located in Richland County, South Carolina, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use when our website, programs, services, or legal obligations change.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after an update means that you accept the revised terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use or would like permission to use website content, please contact:

Columbia Classical Ballet
610 Harden Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29205

Phone: (803) 990-2345
Email: info@columbiaclassicalballet.com